SmackDown LIVE preview, Feb. 27, 2018:

Naomi steps up to answer Ruby Riott’s challenge

Sami Zayn battles Baron Corbin ahead of WWE Fastlane Fatal 5-Way

The Usos and The New Day renew their rivalry ahead of WWE Fastlane

John Cena comes to SmackDown LIVE looking for a WrestleMania opportunity

John Cena comes to SmackDown LIVE looking for a WrestleMania opportunity

After seeing his Road to WrestleMania take a detour at WWE Elimination Chamber due to his ouster from
the bout at the hands of Braun Strowman, John Cena somberly reflected on his legendary career on Raw
Talk while seemingly turning the gears in his head, looking for another opportunity to perform on The
Grandest Stage of Them All.
Monday night on Raw, Cena defiantly claimed that he will never give up in his quest to make it to New
Orleans. The free agent declared that he would be heading to SmackDown LIVE tonight to take advantage
of The Land of Opportunity that Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan have created. But just how does Cena
intend to make sure his Road to WrestleMania runs through SmackDown LIVE?

Sami Zayn battles Baron Corbin ahead of WWE Fastlane Fatal 5-Way

Last week’s SmackDown LIVE went off the air with Baron Corbin standing tall, having planted Kevin Owens
and Sami Zayn into the canvas with End of Days after the two tried to attack him following his grueling
loss to WWE Champion AJ Styles. Though he was not victorious, The Lone Wolf sent a message that he
will be a serious threat during the WWE Championship Fatal 5-Way at WWE Fastlane.
Corbin will get another opportunity at payback tonight on SmackDown LIVE when he goes one-on-one with
Zayn. Will Zayn be able to escape the wrath of The Lone Wolf?

Naomi steps up to answer Ruby Riott’s challenge

Last week, Ruby Riott pinned Becky Lynch in Six-Woman Tag Team action, getting a title opportunity at
WWE Fastlane in the process. That didn’t stop the Riott Squad leader from calling out one of the
champion’s closest allies, Naomi, promising to knock her lights out.
Naomi is more than ready to take on Riott in singles competition, though she’ll have to be weary of
Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan lurking at ringside. Will Riott make good on her promise, or will Naomi
make her feel the glow?